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gunner

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡʌnɚ/ · UK /ˈɡʌnə/

Forms: gunners

gunner means: A person who operates a gun, especially on a military vehicle or aircraft.

noun

GUN OPERATORB2

A person who operates a gun, especially on a military vehicle or aircraft.

  • The gunner aimed at the target.
  • The helicopter carried two door gunners.
  • A rear gunner protected the aircraft from attack.

Common phrases: tank gunner, rear gunner, machine gunner

ARTILLERY SOLDIERC1

A soldier who serves in a unit that uses large guns, especially one of the lowest rank.

  • He joined the army as a gunner.
  • The regiment's gunners trained on heavy artillery.
  • Two young gunners were posted to the same battery.

Similar words: artilleryman

Common phrases: artillery gunner, army gunner, gunner in something

Questions about gunner

What does gunner mean?

A person who operates a gun, especially on a military vehicle or aircraft.

What is gunner in other languages?

Türkçe: nişancı · Español: artillero · Français: tireur · Deutsch: Richtschütze · Italiano: mitragliere · 日本語: 砲手

How do you pronounce gunner?

In American English /ˈɡʌnɚ/; in British English /ˈɡʌnə/.

How do you use gunner in a sentence?

The gunner aimed at the target. The helicopter carried two door gunners.

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